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Rare critically endangered eagle ray spotted in Croatian Adriatic amid unusual sightings
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (364+ words) PULA, 14 July 2026 – A critically endangered bull ray (Aetomylaeus bovinus), also known as the bull ray or duckbill eagle ray, has been spotted in Valkane Bay in Pula, adding to a series of unusual sightings of the species in the northern…...
The only tropical butterfly set up in Croatia opens for summer
1+ week, 2+ day ago (189+ words) Croatia’s only tropical butterfly exhibition has reopened at Aquarium Pula, offering visitors the chance to observe tropical butterflies flying freely at close range throughout the summer. The seasonal set up, titled “Walk with Butterflies”, opened on 1 July and will remain…...
Kopački Rit Nature Park: Millions of birds die due to collisions with power lines
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (404+ words) ZAGREB, 10 May (Hina) – On the occasion of World Migratory Bird Day, representatives of Kopački Rit Nature Park on Saturday stressed the need to install protective measures on artificial barriers such as power lines, which cause millions of bird deaths across…...
Saving Croatia’s critically endangered shorebird: New project in Nin Lagoon
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (418+ words) Coastal management in Croatia has long prioritised recreation and tourism development, often overlooking the ecological importance of these environments. This approach has contributed to a sharp decline in certain wildlife populations, including one of the country’s most threatened coastal bird…...
Croatia plans reintroduction of the cinereous vulture
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (254+ words) Croatia is taking initial steps towards the possible reintroduction of the cinereous vulture, a move that could play an important role in strengthening conservation efforts across Europe. A stakeholder workshop held in Zagreb in March, organised by the Biom Association,…...
Rare oryx calf born in Zagreb highlights global wildlife comeback story
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (480+ words) ZAGREB, 13 March 2026 – The herd of scimitar-horned oryx at the Zagreb Zoo has welcomed a new addition after a calf was born on 26 February, coincidentally on World Pistachio Day. Veterinarians and keepers decided to name the young calf Pistacio, inspired by…...
Record 173 griffon vulture pairs nest on Croatian cliffs, signalling population growth
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (315+ words) A record number of griffon vultures have chosen Croatia’s northern Adriatic cliffs for nesting this winter, offering encouraging signs for the future of one of the country’s most iconic bird species. According to monitoring carried out by conservation organisations, 173 pairs…...